2007-03-14 07:58:45 · 5 answers · asked by sublimejorden 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Boiling it in water or dipping it in rubbing alcohol, just don't wipe off the blade afterwards. Let it air dry.
2007-03-14 08:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by Karl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I need to sterilize knives to work with plants and avoid contamination from viruses and bacteria. Alchohol is good, but the rag might be dirty. I use a propane torch and swipe it across the edge for a few moments. 100% effective and nothing touches the blade. Be careful - knives are bad, hot knives...well. Place the knife on a rest in the air if you need it to cool. The knife itself doesn't need to get hot, just the surface.
2007-03-14 11:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Place it in boiling water for 5 minutes, or wipe it down with rubbing alcohol.
No need to boil for 10 minutes - baby bottles only have to be boiled for 5 minutes, so that should be sufficient.
2007-03-14 08:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by Julie F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boil for at least 10 minutes. Or soak in alcohol for the same time.
2007-03-14 08:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by territizzyb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
boiling water,put it in the oven,or just spray it with lysol disinfectant..
2007-03-14 08:12:00 · answer #5 · answered by Steve C 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋